Special Thanks
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The Drama Mamas & Drama Dads; This program has
grown so much and is so much better thanks to your
endless support and efforts. You will never know how
appreciated you really are.
The Parents of Cast & Crew for the food, time, ads,
support, & patience for the long hours
The NCHS Administration: Dave Bollman, Nikki Maurer,
Nicole Combs, Josh Fabish, and Anthony Clark
The NCHS Custodial Staff, especially Zach Pacha & Joe
Pulliam
The NCHS Music Department: Ben Luginbuhl, Melissa
Siebenthal, Lance Meadows, Chris Bence & John Larson,
Beth Topping
The NCHS Drama Club
Spouse
Thank you for supporting the arts in Unit 5. The
discipline and creative problem-solving skills provided
by music, dance, art and theatre provide our students
with skills that serve them the rest of their lives in many
different careers. Your participation in this production
is an investment in our community, and our future.
Normal Community High
School Theatre
presents
The Tempest
By William Shakespeare
October 31, November 1, 7, 8 2014
7 p.m. NCHS Auditorium
NORMAL COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL THEATRE
HOUSE POLICIES
The Tempest
Welcome to the Normal Community High School theatre.
Please take a few moments to familiarize yourself with our
house policies.
By William Shakespeare
October 31, November 1,7, 8, 2014
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Are you an NCHS student who wants to become involved, or
the parent of a student? Then check out our web page at
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Doors will be open to the public one half hour prior to
the curtain time.
Late arrivals may be held in the lobby until a time
designated by the director. Late seating is at the
discretion of the director and may vary.
Normal Community High School and its grounds are
smoke free.
Due to contractual agreement, recording devices of any
kind are not allowed. Flash photography is strictly
prohibited.
Please no calling or texting during the show; it’s
distracting to the performers and interferes with our
equipment.
A variety of refreshments are available during
intermission in the theatre lobby. Please be aware that
no food except water is allowed back into the theatre.
Please do not leave during the performance, as you may
not be able to re-enter the theatre during the show.
Please do not talk during the performance, rattle
wrappers, text, call, or otherwise disturb fellow audience
members and actors.
Any child four years or older must have a ticket. If you
have an infant or toddler, please be considerate and
remove them if they are disruptive.
Anyone needing special seating due to health or physical
problems please contact Kevin Yale Vernon at
[email protected]
Director‟s Notes
The Tempest is one of the last things Shakespeare
ever wrote, but it is presented first in the First Folio,
the earliest compilation of the Bard‟s work. It is
suggested that the playwright wrote it for the
engagement party of King James‟ daughter, and
was therefore done indoors in Whitehall theatre
with a great deal of special effects, spectacle, and
flash. We hope we have done it justice.
In our version, Prospero‟s slightly erratic behavior, indeed his entire plan
for his daughter, are all motivated by his impending death. He gives up
unimaginable power to ensure safety for his daughter through marriage,
because he knows he will not be there to look after her.
Thank you for attending tonight. Without an audience we would not be
able to do this, and that would be a waste of a fantastic bunch of students,
some truly dedicated parents, and a great script. Enjoy.
KYV
Congratulations
Tori! We are so
proud of you!
Love,
Mom and Dad
Synopsis:
Ii
King Alonso, his attendants, and sailors are caught in a terrible storm and
fear death.
Iii
Prospero reveals his past; We meet Caliban, the deformed slave, and Ariel,
the invisible wind. Miranda falls in love with the King„s son, Ferdinand.
IIi
The King„s company search the island for Ferdinand.; Antonio and Sebastian
plot to murder the King and Gonzalo.
IIii
Caliban meets Trinculo the jester and Stephano the butler, and swears to
worship Stephano for his magical “elixir.”
IIIi
Ferdinand and Miranda pledge their love.
IIIii
Caliban convinces Stephano to murder Prospero and become king of the
island. An invisible Ariel causes a fight.
IIIiii
The King„s company think they have found a banquet, but are magically
accused of their crimes instead.
IVi
Prospero celebrates Ferdinand and Miranda„s marriage, but it all ends when
he sees Caliban„s plot. Stephano, Trinculo, and Caliban are chased by hell
hounds.
Vi
Prospero forgives his enemies, reunites a repentant Alonso with his son, and
frees Ariel, returning to Milan to die.
Coming up on the NCHS Stage: needs change
Benjamin Concert
NCHS Madrigals
NCHS Choir Concert
Orchestra Concert
Chiddix Concert
Fairview Concert
Grove Concert
Nov 14
Dec 6 & 7
Dec 12
Dec 16
Dec 17
Dec 18
Dec 19
You can find us on:
Facebook—
Normal Community High
School Theatre
Twitter—
@NCHSDrama
Web—
www.unit5.org/nchstheatre
Coming up next:
Spring Play—
TBA
Feb 28, March 1, March 7—8
Production & Technical Team
Cast:
Prospero, a magician
Ariel, an invisible spirit
Caliban, an island spirit
Miranda, Prospero‟s daughter
Ferdinand, the King‟s son
Alonso , the King of Naples
Gonzalo, the King‟s advisor
Trinculo, the King‟s jester
Stephano, the King‟s butler
Antonio, Prospero‟s brother
Sebastian, the King‟s brother
Francisco, a noble to the King
Adrian, a noble to the King
Boatswain
Master
Singer
Tori Petrillo
Emma Harvey
Justin Dirr
Madison Mason
Will Koski
Katelynn Shennett*
Camden Coe*
Hallie Martin-Chadwick
Kyle Aschbrenner*
SophiaRose Brown
Nathan Fryer
Molly Krawcyk
Alexys Ogorek*
Matt Krawcyk*
Trevor Bixby
Logan Guttschow*
Spirits: Bree Lehnen
Mariners: Evan Milsteadt
Kamille Vitor
Adam Alexander
Callie VanAntwerp
Cameron Parks
Rachel Lowrance*
Trevor Bixby
Katelin Dirr
Matt Krawcyk
Nikki Ogorek
Torey Fitzpatrick
Cally Robertson
Fire Goddesses (Dancers):
Bree Lehnen
Nikki Ogorek
Torey FitzPatrick
Cally Robertson
There will be one 15 minute intermission
*denotes Member of Thespian Troupe 613
Director /Technical Director
Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Managers
Light Design
Light Board Operator
Sound Design
Set Design
Sound Board Operator/Music Design
Costume Design
Prop Masters
Makeup Design
Shirt/Program Designer
Props/Stage Crew
Anna Bridges
Ryan Watkins
Light Crew
Jeff Smudde*
Alexys Ogorek*
Sound Crew
Devon Rodlund
Anna Bridges
Victoria Moore
Corinthia Fields
Sami Barth
Natalie Stapleton
Camden Coe*
Brighton Coe
Austin FitzPatrick
Eddie Harris
Maddy Herwig
Rayven Brady
Hair and Make Up Crew
Torey FitzPatrick
Felicia Jia
Sydney Buczynski
Costumes Crew
Megan Avery
Kevin Yale Vernon
Kelly Sopek*
Maya Hansen
& Kate Meulemans
Alexys Ogorek*
Brighton Coe
Eddie Harris
Kyle Aschbrenner*
Rayven Brady
Paige Honegger
Dawn Cimala
Kendall Wade
& Emma Grant
Torey FitzPatrick
Nikki Ogorek
Sydney Buczynski
Michelle Vendetti
Paige Honegger
Building Crew (with apologies to those we missed)
Jeff Smudde
Brighton Coe
Sami Barth
Justin Dirr
Maddy Herwig
Matthew Aschbrenner
Tommy Harris
Stephanie Rowe
and many more!
Drama Mamas & Papas
Prospero’s Rock design and construction
Set decorating and design
Joe Lowrance
Suzanne Guttschow
Rich Guttschow
Katrina Lain
Susan Sopek
Jennifer Lowrance
Dawn Ogorek